How far is Markham, IL from Loran, IL?

The driving distance from Markham, IL to Loran, IL is about 150.9 miles (242.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.2 miles (196.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
150.84 mi
03h 12m
Flight
122.23 mi
196.71 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.23 mi
Kilometers
196.71 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.84 mi
Kilometers
242.75 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Loran
Sat, Apr 11, 11:41 PM CDT
Return by in Markham
Sun, Apr 12, 2:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Markham
2026-04-11T20:28
Arrive Loran
Sat, Apr 11, 11:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Markham
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Riley
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Markham
75.3 mi
01h 36m
To Loran
75.6 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Markham and Loran.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Markham and Loran.

  1. 1

    Start on 163rd Street

    20 m · 10 sec · 163rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Kedzie Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 147th Street

    1979 ft · 39 sec · West 147th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 294 North: Wisconsin

    3218 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    20.8 mi · 26 min · Tri-State Tollway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    10.3 mi · 13 min · Tri-State Tollway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 190 West, I 90: O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, Rockford, River Road

    1071 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West Toll, I 90 East: Rockford, Chicago

    1534 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 Toll West: Rockford

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    929 ft · 12 sec · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    59.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I-39 South, US 51 South: Bloomington

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    2475 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

    29.6 mi · 34 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 BUS: Freeport

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto South Galena Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Galena Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Empire Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · East Empire Street

  19. 19

    Continue on West Pearl City Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Pearl City Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Pearl City Road

    40 m · 3 sec · West Pearl City Road

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto West Pearl City Road

    8.8 mi · 16 min · West Pearl City Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on IL 73

    1.1 mi · 2 min · IL 73

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Loran Road

    4 mi · 10 min · West Loran Road

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    683 ft · 19 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto South Loran Road

    1990 ft · 57 sec · South Loran Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Center Street

    30 m · 4 sec · Center Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Markham and Loran.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
59.7 mi · 40%
Tri-State Tollway
31.1 mi · 21%
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
29.6 mi · 20%
West Pearl City Road
9.74 mi · 6%
West Loran Road
4.17 mi · 3%
US 20 BUS
3.58 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

59.5 mi · 01h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.7 mi
122.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riley
01h 36m from Markham
Leave By
10:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Markham and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Loran.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Markham to Loran?

The road trip is about 150.9 miles (242.8 km) and usually takes 03h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Riley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.3 miles from Markham and 75.6 miles from Loran.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 122.2 miles (196.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.06 one way or $40.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Markham and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Loran.

Stop Ideas Near Riley

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Riley, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Riley.

BUS

Rockford, Illinois

30 mi away
7559 Walton St.
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

44 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
RAIL

Plano

59 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Naperville

61 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Loran. Straight-line distance: 122.23 mi (196.71 km).

Markham

#1 Markham

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

Population13,400
Coordinates41.5936500, -87.6947700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
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#2 Loran

Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States

Population1,327
Coordinates42.2350200, -89.9104000
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Start: Markham (-87.69477, 41.59365)
End: Loran (-89.9104, 42.23502)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.32 gal
20.15 L · about $20.06
Round trip
$40.12
10.64 gal · 40.3 L
Estimated CO2
47.3 kg one way
Round trip: 94.6 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.06 $40.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.63 $45.25
Premium $4.65 $24.76 $49.52
Diesel $5.30 $28.22 $56.43

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Markham and Loran. The current time is 20:28:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.